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RARE CIVIL WAR REGULATION HARDEE HAT FOR 1ST

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 3,500.00 USD
RARE CIVIL WAR REGULATION HARDEE HAT FOR 1ST

MOUNTED RIFLES. You will not find a rarer branch of service or more presentable enlisted Hardee hat w/ original looped “mounted rifle horn” & unit insignia, Jeff Davis hat pin & correct green worsted wool hat cord designating rifleman. Paper label in crown “US ARMY” above panoply of arms “EXTRA / MANUFACTURE”, size “4”. Complete w/ original 2.5" sweat band.
CONDITION: very good overall as restored body, 8" crack repair on top front of brim, unaffecting aesthetics. Sweat band is unsewn & has glued repairs holding it in place, stamped brass insignia all original. (02-15362/JS). $3,000-3,500.